Food Service Products

Sun Dried and Dried Fruit

The mild climate of our central California valley provides an ideal environment to grow the tastiest varieties of orchard fruits. These perfect fruits inspired the Traina family to continue the old world tradition of sun drying the best of the harvest – preserving and concentrating the flavors of summer’s finest fruit. And, as interest in exotic produce increases, Traina supplies the growing demand by importing and reprocessing fruits from top growers around the world.

California Ashlock Pitted Prunes California grown Ashlock whole Prunes are pitted, plump and ready to use. Dried Prunes (Plums) are sweet with a soft, moist texture making them a good choice for snacking, baking and as an ingredient in stew, fruit compote and stuffing. Citrus zest adds balance to the sweet flavor of prunes in cooking applications.

California Pitted Sun Dried Dates California Sun Dried Pitted (Deglet) Dates are semi-soft and nautrally sweet - making them an ideal snack. Widely used as a baking ingredient in breads and cookies, dates can also be used in savory dishes to bring dimension to bold flavors like garlic, shallots and capers.

California Sun Dried Angelino Fancy Red Plums California grown and naturally Sun Dried Angelino Red Plum halves are moist, chewy and tangy-sweet. Bold spices and Asian flavors enhance the distinct flavor of dried red plums. Dipped in bittersweet dark chocolate, Angelino red plums are a brilliant addition to cheese boards.

California Sun Dried Bing Cherries California Sun Dried Bing Cherries are beautiful red-violet in color, and naturally sweet. These flavorful dried bing cherries are an excellent ingredient in sweet and savory dishes and salads. Wine, balsamic vinegar and liqueurs pair well with the flavor of these sun dried cherries.

California Sun Dried Black Mission Fig Black Mission Figs, brought to California by Spanish missionaries, are small figs with big flavor. The fragrance and taste is remindful of a fine Port wine which makes this fig a fine choice as a dessert fruit – and it is economical enough to use in baking and cooking applications.

California Sun Dried Diced Angelino Red Plums California Angelino Sun Dried Diced Plums have a rich violet-red color and tangy-sweet flavor with spicy undertones and a chewy texture. Dried red plums add a contemporary flavor complexity to traditional savory stews and meat braises. Bold spices and Asian flavors compliments the taste of red Angelino plums.

California Sun Dried Fancy Nectarines California Sun Dried Nectarines have a pronounced sweet flavor and a chewy texture making them a good choice for use in cooking, baking and for snacking. As an ingredient, dried nectarines have a natural affinity to spicy and smoky flavors; particularly good on salads especially when paired with chipolte or Earl Grey tea infused dressing.

California Sun Dried Fancy Peaches Sun Dried California Peaches have a deep peach flavor - sweet and fragrant. They are a good choice for snacking, and as an ingredient in sweet and savory applications. Peaches have a natural affinity to wine making them an especially good ingredient in winter compotes when intense tasting summer fruit is scarce.

California Sun Dried Fancy Pears Sun Dried Fancy Pears, appreciated for their sweet flavor and creamy color, are rmoist and ready to eat. The subtle flavor makes it a perfect partner for bittersweet chocolate, pungent blue cheese or aromatic spices like star anise and ginger. Sun dried pears are often added to chutney, compote and bakery product.

California Sun Dried Golden Raisins The sweet flavor, chewy texture and warm golden color of Sun Dried Golden Raisins make them an excellent ingredient for sweet and savory dishes - especially baked goods and braised beef dishes.

California Sun Dried Medjool Date A large date with a very dark, almost black color and wrinkled appearance. Medjool dates are semi-soft, sweet with an aromatic flavor. The plump dried Medjool date can be served at dessert with other fruits and cheese or with savory accompaniments like prosciutto or spiced nuts.

California Sun Dried Natural Bing Cherries California Sun Dried Natural Bing Cherries are plump moist, sweet and unsulfured. The earthy flavor of dried bing cherries recommends it as an ingredient for sweet and savory dishes and salads. Wine, balsamic vinegar and liqueurs pair well with the flavor of sun dried cherries.

Diced Dried and Sweetened Mango One of the world's most prized fruits, mango dries to a golden orange and retains its exotic sweet-tangy flavor. Diced Dried Mango is a convenient, delectible ingredient in conserve, chutney and salsa. Bold spices enhance the flavor of mango.

Diced Dried Apples Crisp, tangy-sweet apples, cut into convenient ¼˝ squares, are dried and ready to use. Mix Diced Dried Apples into trail mix, granola, muffin and pancake batter. Use as a cereal and salad topper, or easily add apple texture and taste to cooked condiments and chutney.

Diced Dried California Date Our California Deglet variety Dried Date is diced to a convenient ¼˝ square. Traditionally used in bakery applications, dates are also recommended as a sweet ingredient used to balance savory flavors like garlic, shallots and capers. Try Diced Dates in salad for an extra fiber boost and for natural sweetness.

Diced Sun Dried California Nectarines California Sun Dried Diced Nectarines have a pronounced sweet flavor and chewy texture. The ¼˝ cut is a good choice for baking and as an ingredient in signature snack blends. This is a very flavorful fruit that will add texture and taste to chutney, cobblers and preserves.

Diced Sun Dried California Peaches California Sun Dried Diced Peaches are concentrated ¼˝ pieces of pure sweet peach flavor. It's a great tasting product for baking and as an ingredient in granola, salads and snack mixes. As an ingredient, sun dried peaches have a natural affinity to exotic spices - cardamom, ginger, saffron, cumin, curry and coriander.

Diced Sun Dried Pears Sun Dried Pears have a naturally sweet flavor and chewy texture. The ¼˝ diced cut is a good choice for baking and as an ingredient in signature granola, trail mix and stuffing. The subtle flavor of pear makes it a perfect partner for aromatic spices including ginger, cloves and cinnamon.

Diced Sweetened Dried Cranberries Bright red in color, small diced and ready to use, Diced Sweetened Dried Cranberries are a delicious, convenient and popular baking, cooking and snack blend ingredient. This is a dehydrated, infused and sweetened product.

Diced Sweetened Dried Papaya Diced Sweetened Dried Papaya is a ready-to-eat snack, that can be used as an ingredient too. Grown in subtrpical climates, this fruit has an affinity to bold pepper and jerk blends. Diced dried papaya is an especially good addition to stews.

Diced Sweetened Dried Pineapple Imported Dried Diced Pineapple is sweetened, dehydrated and bright yellow. It's a sweet satisfying snack, but once hydrated, it's an ideal product for salsa and chutney making. The texture holds up in cooking and the sweetness is balanced by adding spicy tropical flavors.

Dried Apple Rings Thin slices of firm, sweet and tangy apples are air dried to a medium dryness. Dried Apple Rings are a popular snack but are also a convenient ingredient for bread stuffing and fruit stews.

Dried Sweetened Banana Chips This crisp, sweet and tempting product can be used as an ingredient in crunchy granola, trail mix or crumbled into cookie and muffin batter. Dried Banana Chips are an imported product that is sweetened and prepared with oil.

Dried Sweetened Blueberries Coastal blueberries ripen slowly allowing the natural sugars to fully mature. Then the sweetened Dried Blueberries are lightly coated with sunflower oil and dehydrated to preserve their delicate flavor. Sprinkle these small flavoful berries on top of mixed greens, main course salads or snack blends.

Dried Sweetened Cranberries Dried Cranberries add flavor, texture and rich color to salads, snack mixes,stuffing and baked products. (Hint: Adding dried California apricots will offset the sweetness of dried cranberries and offer a beautiful color contrast.) Dried Cranberries are sweetened and lightly coated with sunflower oil.

Dried Sweetened Mango Slices One of the world's most prized fruits, mango dries to a golden orange and retains its exotic sweet-tangy flavor. Dried Mango Slices are a tasty snack, but this product shines as a plate garnish - dusting a bold spice blend over the mango slice will add flavor and a dramatic color contrast.

Dried Sweetened Papaya Chunks Dried Papaya chunks are solid 1˝ pieces of colorful sweetened and dehydrated papaya. This product is a a tasty snack or it can be used as an ingredient mixed with other tropical seasonings - lemon grass, chiles, rum, coconut and ginger.

Dried Sweetened Pineapple Rings Imported, Dried Pineapple Rings are sweetened, dehydrated and bright yellow in color. A sweet satisfying snack, that can be used as an ingredient with other tropical flavors - lemon grass, chiles, rum, coconut and ginger. The flavor and texture of this product holds up when used in a savory meat stew.

Dried Sweetened Pitted Tart Cherry Bright red in color, pitted and ready to eat, Tart Sweetened Cherries are a delicious snack, trail mix ingredient and salad topping. The full-flavor of this cherry is maintained when used for cooking or baking. For more complexity, soak in brandy or fruit juice. This is a sweetened and dehydrated product.

Dried Sweetened Strawberries A sweet satisfying snack and an ingredient in baking cookies, muffins, scones and breads, Dried Sweetned Strawberries start with fresh, in-season, plump vine-ripened berries. To preserve that flavor throughout the year, the berries are dehydrated.

Sun Dried California Raisins California Dark Raisins are moist, plump and naturally sweet. As an ingredient dark raisins add flavor and texture to many world cuisines and blend with a diversity of spices; cinnamon, cloves, ginger, turmeric... Add dark raisins to poultry, meat, salads, grains and baked goods.

Sun Dried Calimyrna Fig The Dried Calimyrna Fig is a golden-hued, beautiful dried California fig. The chewy outer texture yields at first bite to a complex, sweet-spicy interior. The tiny edible seeds of the Calimyrna fig are an exciting textural surprise. This plump moist fig is a visually appealing and flavorful accompaniment to cured meats, on cheese boards and in salads.